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How parents develop their children’s consumer abilities
Credit: CC0 Public Domain While taking children to supermarkets isn’t always at the top of the parent’s list, family grocery stores can have a positive impact on your child’s future buying habits. A study by Wakaihauka of the University of Otago – Chapel, published by Young Consumers, found that parents can help children become competent consumers by engaging in supermarket…
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Canada proposes phase-out of “eternal chemicals” in consumer products
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain On Wednesday, Canada proposed “eternal chemicals” in stages in many consumer products after it was found to be toxic and harmful at the current high levels seen in people and the environment. It will occur over several years after consultations, from 2027. At the Montreal fire department, Environment Minister Stephen Gilby said firefighters containing these chemicals…
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Offline vs. Online Promotional Media: Which Improves Consumer Engagement and Behavioral Response?
A recent study compared the impact of offline and online sales promotions on consumer behavior. Findings reveal that offline media, such as printed coupons, increase cognitive engagement and coupon redemption rates, especially among consumers with low brand attachment. Credit: Sofia University Taku, Japan Today’s marketers are increasingly relying on online platforms such as mobile apps, social media, and direct email…
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A short-lived soda tax strengthens alternative estimates of the tax’s impact on consumer behavior: a study
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain One of the most common assumptions made by tax policy makers is that increasing taxes will increase government revenue. But a new study focused on Washington state’s soda tax strengthens another estimate of the tax’s impact on consumer behavior. Researchers found that when Washington state enacted a soda tax, not only did it provoke a backlash…
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Consumer food insights report highlights increasing use of food ordering apps
“Have you ever used a food ordering mobile application (such as UberEats, Grubhub, or a restaurant app) to order food for delivery or takeout?”, September 2024, Provided by: Purdue University According to the September 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI), nearly two-thirds of consumers have used a food ordering app at least once for takeout, delivery, or both. More than…
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